Cosmetic Acupuncture in Herndon, Virginia
Cosmetic acupuncture has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years, and it is highly regarded as a complex holistic system of medicine that originated between 3000 and 5000 years ago in China. Today, many are rediscovering the value of cosmetic acupuncture and all it has to offer for maintaining youth and vitality of the face and body. Cosmetic Acupuncture is much more than a simple cosmetic treatment, it takes the whole body into account during the treatment. When performed correctly, cosmetic acupuncture can be extremely relaxing and painless, this therapy can help the whole body look and feel rejuvenated. Those who are looking for high-quality and skilled cosmetic acupuncture treatments in Herndon, Virginia are encouraged to find a licensed acupuncturist who has been properly trained in cosmetic acupuncture and practices it regularly.
Most people think of acupuncture for helping with pain, stress, anxiety or internal issues, and it can be highly effective in all those areas of course. However, did you also know that it can be used to fight the signs of aging, soften lines, smooth wrinkles, tone the face and even improve the complexion and health of the skin? It can also help with acne and acne scar, but the is a different post. The point is, acupuncture is extremely versatile and helps with so many facets of health and wellness. There’s a reason that acupuncture has existed for thousands of years, it works! Proof is in the pudding so to speak, as countless millions of people throughout the ages can attest to!
How does cosmetic acupuncture work?
Cosmetic acupuncture uses the tiniest of needles, they are about the width of a single hair, so not really needles at all. Most people don’t even feel them being inserted or removed. The needles are placed on specific areas of the face or in a wrinkle to stimulate collagen production and plump up fine lines in an aim to improve skin tone and texture. Cosmetic acupuncture helps to increase circulation for a radiant complexion, soften fine lines and wrinkles and support the underlying facial muscles of the face and neck. A cosmetic acupuncture treatment should be gentle and relaxing. This treatment is a great way to support healthy, glowing, and youthful-looking skin while offering support to the entire body.
During a cosmetic acupuncture treatment, the face is the main focus, but we must also address the underlying issues within the body for the best results. The face is a great road map for what is happening inside the body and vice-versa. This is a vital piece to the success of the treatment.
For example, if someone has a lot of crow’s feet around their eyes or lines between their eyes (the 11’s) or on their forehead, this can indicate a liver imbalance in TCM, so we could also work on this aspect of the body during the cosmetic treatment. Other examples could be dark circles or bags under the eyes, which could indicate a Kidney imbalance or sagging skin could indicate a spleen imbalance, while redness around the nose could correspond to a lung imbalance. So much information can be gained from just looking at the face, and during a cosmetic acupuncture session these imbalances can be addressed to improve the overall health of the person, in addition to the direct benefits of the facial treatment.
Cosmetic acupuncture is believed by many to be wonderful for the face and overall skin health, but the benefits go so much deeper than the skin alone. With the addition of full-body acupuncture treatment during a cosmetic acupuncture session, clients can make the most impact possible on whatever underlying issue or condition might be bothering them.
Not sleeping? Feeling stress? Digestion problems? Gyno issues? Allergies? Respiratory issues?
Why not get all of your symptoms addressed, in addition to getting pampered with a cosmetic acupuncture treatment, to help you look and feel your best? This is multi-tasking at its best!
Just a few things that cosmetic acupuncture treatments can help with:
Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Reduce puffiness under the eyes and around the face
Improve sagging jowls and eyelids
Reduce dark circles
Improve facial muscle tone and elasticity
Improve circulation to the face
Reduce age spots and redness
Reduce stress in the face and body
Improve overall health and energy
Here at Striving For Health, we offer cosmetic acupuncture treatments in Herndon, Virginia . Having been a licensed acupuncturist for over 20 years, and trained in numerous different cosmetic acupuncture techniques, I use this knowledge to get the best results for my clients. I will often combine cosmetic acupuncture with facial cupping, facial gua sha, microcurrent, LED light therapy, microneedling, facial exercises and/or traditional acupuncture, depending on what the client needs to get the best results possible for each person. Everyone is unique so I always recommend coming in for a free consult to see what works for your specific needs.
Visit us online and read our reviews and testimonials to hear what other are saying about the treatments. People can also find us on our Google and Yelp page. If you’re considering giving acupuncture in northern Virginia a try, get in touch, we can help!
Read about some of the 5 Beauty Benefits of Acupuncture & What Is Cosmetic Acupuncture?
Read more about the benefits that acupuncture treatments could offer on the following external website articles:
Healthline - Can Facial Acupuncture Really Make You Look Younger?
US National Library of Medicine - Effect of Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture on Facial Elasticity
I hope you give cosmetic Acupuncture a try, it’s really fabulous!
DeBritt